Adam Klein Replaces Jay Hunter Morris in Opera Colorado's CARMEN, Now thru May 11

Denver, CO -- Opera Colorado announces that due to illness, Jay Hunter Morris has decided to withdraw from the production of Carmen.

"It is with great regret that we make this announcement. We all wish Jay a speedy recovery over the next few weeks," says Greg Carpenter, General Director.

Opera Colorado is pleased to announce that tenor Adam Klein, who recently sang the role of Don José with Atlanta Opera and Toledo Opera, has agreed to sing Don José with Opera Colorado for performances of Carmen today, May 3, 6, 9 and 11. Klein already knows the version of Carmen that Opera Colorado will perform, and he is currently in route from New York to Denver. Upon his arrival tonight, he will travel directly from Denver International Airport to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and straight into rehearsals.

"We have a truly spectacular cast for this production and with a few extra rehearsals over the next few days we will be set for a great opening next Saturday," stated General Director Greg Carpenter.

Adam Klein has performed many leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera including the Witch in Hansel and Gretel. He made his Opera Colorado debut in 1999 as Roméo in Roméo et Juliette. In 2010 Klein debuted as Tristan in Tristan und Isolde with Seattle Opera. The 2010 season also included performances as the title role in Faust with Opera Memphis, Loge in Das Rheingold with Indianapolis Opera and Herod in Salome with Toledo Opera.

Tickets are still available for performances of Carmen. Saturday, Friday and Sunday performances now have limited availability. Contact Opera Colorado's box office as soon as possible to secure your seats.

CARMEN

Date/Time: Saturday May 3 at 7:30 p.m. (LIMITED)

Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. | Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. (LIMITED)
Sunday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. (LIMITED)

Location: The Ellie Caulkins Opera House is located at 1101 13th Street Denver, CO 80204, at the corner of 14th and Champa Streets. Entrance to the Opera House is at Curtis and 14th Street.

Tickets: Purchase tickets for Carmen online at OperaColorado.org or call 303.468.2030.

Featuring: Sandra Piques Eddy (Carmen), Adam Klein (Don José), Janai Brugger (Micaela), Ryan Kuster (Escamillo), Robert Wood (Conductor), Kathleen Belcher (Director)

About Opera Colorado: A cornerstone of Denver's cultural community, Opera Colorado presents an annual season at its downtown Denver home, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Company presents new works alongside standard repertoire, and reaches more than 35,500 students and community members throughout the Rocky Mountain region through a variety of education and outreach programming. Opera Colorado Young Artists, a five-month residency for singers at the beginning stages of their careers, provides training for the next generation of American opera performers. Founded in 1983, the Company celebrated its 30th anniversary in the 2013 season. www.operacolorado.org.